BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON –
Blue Mountain Village will play host to the newest jazz festival in
Canada, July 5-7, 2013. Set in the resort’s pedestrian village, with
free and ticketed indoor and outdoor shows, visitors will have the
unique opportunity to experience performances with musical greats, and
up and coming artists.
Arnold Schwisberg, founder and producer of Jazz On The
Mountain At Blue, announced the exciting headliner line-up of the
inaugural event for the first weekend in July, as well as the launch of
the festival’s official website www.bluemountainjazzfest.com.
“Jazz On The Mountain At
Blue is setting the stage to be regarded as one of the most innovative
jazz festivals in the country,” says Schwisberg, a lawyer whose passion
for jazz has also led to a career as a radio and TV host, a record producer for Universal Music, and a consultant with jazz festivals in Montreal and Toronto.
"Jazz On The Mountain At
Blue will have something for everyone, not just jazz fans,” says
Schwisberg. “All visitors to Blue Mountain Village and their families
will be able to enjoy the free street festival components with acoustic
musicians, face-painters and street performers. Ticketed shows will
provide access to some of the world’s best musical artists performing in
an intimate setting in the Blue Mountain Village.”
Jazz On The Mountain At
Blue will be offering a very different experience. Blue Mountain
Village is nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and the sparkling
shores of Georgian Bay. This pedestrian-only village,
with its stone pathways connecting the resort’s plazas and squares, is
an ideal setting for a more intimate and highly interactive jazz
festival.
The
three-day festival will showcase close to 30 concerts with more than 80
musicians. Free jazz, pop and R&B performances will be staged in
the heart of Blue Mountain Village at Events Plaza. Ticketed
events will take place at the outdoor mainstage, at the foot of North
Mountain. Tickets go on sale April 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Singer
Holly Cole will open the festival on the main stage Friday night with a
sublime “Jazz At Twilight” presentation. American contemporary
keyboard master Jeff Lorber and legendary saxophonist Kenny Garrett are
both scheduled to perform. On their first North American tour in more
than 20 years, Jazz On The Mountain At Blue will feature the stunning
vibes of British jazz-pop sensation Swing Out Sister. The full concert
schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.
Don Braden, president of the Blue Mountain Village Association, says the festival
is an exciting new addition to the growing calendar of outstanding
events in the resort. "We've been impressed with the planning process,
the program and the professionalism of Jazz On The Mountain At Blue. Visitors to the festival are in for a real treat this July."
The
festival aims to attract thousands of visitors to Blue Mountain
Village. With more than 40 shops, restaurants and bars, and a vast range
of accommodations, visitors to Jazz On The Mountain At
Blue can enjoy the music, an amazing array of amenities and
attractions, and the endless choice of activities provided by a mountain
playground.
Bev
Philp, vice-president, Sales and Marketing for Blue Mountain Resort
says the festival is a great way to introduce people to the expanded
summer offerings at Blue Mountain Resort. “Blue is more than Ontario’s
favourite winter destination. The summer attractions such as the
Cascades Putting Course, Timber Challenge Ropes course and the new Wind
Rider Triple Zip round out the traditional beach, golf, hiking and
tennis options located at the resort. Combined with the Village
entertainment, shops, restaurants and over 1,000 lodging units, Blue
Mountain is an unmatched summer destination.”
For
more information about the concert and events schedule, artist bios,
and details about ticket purchasing, accommodations, promotions, and merchandise visit www.bluemountainjazzfest.com.
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